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About the Item
Work on canvas board
Dimension with frame : 34 x 42 x 5 cm
This atmospheric oil painting on cardboard unsigned and dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, depicts a tranquil wooded landscape with a reflective body of water, likely a pond or slow-moving stream.
The composition is structured around the interplay of dense foliage and open space, with mature trees forming a natural canopy that frames the water’s surface. Subtle reflections animate the pond, rendered with restrained, confident brushwork that captures shifting light and shadow. A gently curving path at the right leads the eye into the scene, enhancing depth and inviting contemplation.
The palette is composed of deep greens, earthy browns, and muted ochres, softened by warm highlights. The painter employs a loose yet controlled handling of oil paint, particularly evident in the foliage and water reflections, suggesting a strong grounding in academic landscape traditions while embracing a more naturalistic, painterly approach.
Though unsigned, the work demonstrates a solid technical command and aligns stylistically with European landscape painting of the Barbizon and post-Barbizon tradition, where close observation of nature and atmospheric effects took precedence over narrative detail. The intimate scale and subdued tonality suggest the painting was intended as a contemplative study rather than a grand salon piece.
The painting presents well, with a harmonious surface and an appealing patina consistent with its age.
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- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
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- Condition:Original frame Work on canvas board. Frame in wood and gilded plaster : 34 x 42 x 5 cm.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018215214292
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